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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2... JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2... JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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... ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. resolution of 1GB Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) (@60Hz) Supports DVI-D compliant with HDCP with max. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus...
... ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. resolution of 1GB Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) (@60Hz) Supports DVI-D compliant with HDCP with max. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus...
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M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan...
M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan...
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...; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any...
...; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any...
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.../1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for ...multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio ...
.../1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for ...multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio ...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key...
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... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation.... 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use of the followings: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
... varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation.... 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use of the followings: - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may...
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...module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel...blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the...
...module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel...blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the...
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...the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-27
...the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-27
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... However, this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this...for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt ...
... However, this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this...for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt ...
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... [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. Select [gnored] if you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to manually set...warning beeps. Power on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to...
... [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. Select [gnored] if you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to manually set...warning beeps. Power on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to...
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...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3... BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. ...
...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3... BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. ...